1. Saul/Paul

2. Saul Begins as a persecutor of the New Christian converts
But, becomes the most successful Apostle of the faith
As Paul – his Roman name – he was a Roman citizen – he wrote nearly half of the New Testament

3. Peter and Paul in Acts
Luke tries to show that Paul has the same authority as the 12
Parallels the ministry of Peter - see text page 460
Both parallel the ministry of Jesus
Both taught, healed and raised the dead

4. Apostle to the Gentiles
Galatians 3:28
His mission to the Gentiles angered the Jews who believed that they are the chosen people of God and as such were to be the first in faith

5. The Law The Law of love has replaced the Old Law
The Golden Rule; the Gospel message
Does not abolish the Old Law, but clarifies its meaning
Romans: 7:15-21 – the repentant sinner, doing wrong even when we want to do right

6. St. Paul and Justification
Romans 8: 1-4, victory over sin
Accomplished by Jesus: death resurrection, Ascension
He made available to us the grace of God
Romans 3: we all fall short because of sin, it is through God’s grace and faith that we are able to be justified – that is, receive salvation
Called Justification by faith